PLEASING PUMPKIN OFFERINGS ARE BOTH SEASONAL AND NUTRITIOUS. THE SERVANT’S APRON PROMISES TO SHOW YOU THAT THE JACK-O-LANTERN HAS MUCH MORE TO GIVE THAN JUST HIS COUNTENANCE. YOU CAN “PUMPKINIZE” YOUR AUTUMN MENUS WHETHER SWEET OR SAVORY. LET YOUR DESSERTS … Continue reading
Living Bread Radio Blog
Above All: Michael W Smith
One of the first names that come to mind when I think of Contemporary Christian music is Michael W. Smith. His list of accomplishments includes several Grammy’s, and Dove awards for his work in the CCM business. His rendition of … Continue reading
Do I Really Have a Purpose?
Welcome back to my series of blogs titled, “Have you ever wondered?” In my last blog we explored why God created us. In brief, God created us to love … Continue reading
Cast Your Nets
As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then … Continue reading
Simple Holiday Fare Brings Serenity
A SERVANT’S APRON HAS A FEW GIFT RECIPES FOR YOU TO DAZZLE, SURPRISE AND AMAZE THROUGHOUT THIS BLESSED CHRISTMAS SEASON. YOU WILL BE SINGING “JOY TO THE WORLD” AS YOU CREATE CONFECTIONS, DESSERT AND COOKIES TO SPREAD THOSE HUMBLE JOYS … Continue reading
Persistence in Prayer
“Then he told them a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said, “There was a judge in a certain town who neither feared God nor respected any human being. And a widow in … Continue reading
4 Good and Not-So-Good Reasons for Doing the Right Thing
No matter what our religion, most of us want to do the right thing. We could argue all day long what the right thing is. Sometimes it’s objectively clear — don’t murder, don’t rape, don’t steal. Sometimes it’s a judgment … Continue reading
Walking with the Lord to Resurrection
Liturgical theologian Peter Mazar once wrote: “For three days Esther fasted and Judith kept vigil, the exiles came home to Jerusalem, and the Hebrews marched to the waters of Marah. For three days darkness afflicted the Egyptians, Jonah was entombed … Continue reading
Lent
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 26th. The word “Lent” comes from an old English word that means “springtime.” Spring reminds us of spring cleaning and the new life in nature that develops after winter. In a similar way, … Continue reading
7 Ways to Slow Down in Prayer
I’ve been thinking about the topic of slowing down (in prayer and in life) for quite a while, inspired in part by preparing for a talk last weekend, inspired in part by Word by Word, inspired in part by what … Continue reading